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GU53 GJZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

153,587 mi
Last recorded153,587 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 GJZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 153,587 miles

Front service brake fluctuating but not excessively

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear chassis showing signs of corrosion, not yet excessive

Fail 9 Sep 2022 153,581 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected self leveling arm broken (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play from steering box drop arm to n/s hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected pipe from leveling actuator block along o/s/chassis (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Suspension pipe leaking front asl pipe to front ram (5.3.5 (c))

Suspension system inoperative asl system run out of fluid (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear chassis showing signs of corrosion, not yet excessive

Pass 3 Sep 2021 144,731 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 141,742 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn in inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 136,742 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 136,724 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 130,457 miles

Parking brake lever slightly high

Pass 24 Nov 2017 125,308 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 119,659 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 112,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 106,426 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 106,426 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 100,292 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2012 93,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 93,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 85,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 77,849 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2010 77,894 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 69,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 60,379 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 50,500 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 39,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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GU53 GJZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU53 GJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU53 GJZ registered?

GU53 GJZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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